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Free the Grapes Alabama: Clear the Way for Winery Direct Shipments

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Proposed Legislation Would Be a Boon for Consumer Choice

NAPA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alabama is just one of the five remaining states banning
winery-to-consumer direct shipments, but that could change with the
passage of proposed legislation. Two bills were introduced in the past
few weeks that would, if passed, allow Alabama wine lovers the freedom
to purchase the wines they want directly from both in-state and
out-of-state wineries.

Senate Bill 274 passed the Senate Tourism Committee unanimously and is
anticipated to be voted on by the Senate this week. Its companion bill,
House Bill 350, is also under consideration in committee. Wine lovers
are urged to contact their legislators in support of bills.

 

How to Help: Ask Your Legislators to Support Senate Bill 274
and House Bill 350 Today

Alabamian wine lovers eager to access the wines they want are
asked to visit www.FreeTheGrapes.org
and personalize a letter to their legislators. Personalize a
letter here: https://freethegrapes.org/alert/winery-alabama/

 

BACKGROUND

Senate Bill 274 and House Bill 350 are both based on model winery direct
shipping legislation working successfully in nearly every state. The
bills allow both in-state and out-of-state wineries to ship to Alabama
consumers. Other standard provisions include the issuance of state
licenses to direct shippers, collection and remittance of both sales
taxes and excise taxes to the state of Alabama. These laws provide
additional state tax revenues, satisfy consumer demand, and meet
regulatory requirements in a dynamic marketplace. The four other states
that restrict all winery-to-consumer shipping are Delaware, Kentucky,
Mississippi and Utah.

About Free the Grapes!

Free the Grapes! is a national coalition of wineries and consumers aimed
to augment, not replace, the existing three-tier distribution system of
producers, wholesalers, and retailers with legal, regulated
direct-to-consumer wine shipping. Founded in 1998 by wine industry
associations, Free the Grapes! believes that consumers, not special
interests, should decide which wines to purchase and how. Legal
direct-to-consumer wine shipping expands consumer choice and helps
America’s mostly family-owned-and-operated wineries succeed.

Among recent victories: Pennsylvania ended various restrictions on
winery-to-consumer shipping in the state in 2016; Massachusetts and
Arizona removed capacity cap restrictions in 2014 and 2015,
respectively; and Oklahoma became the 45th state to allow winery direct
shipping in 2018.

Contacts

Sarah Jones Gillihan, Benson Marketing Group, [email protected]
(707) 254-1114


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Apollo Green to distribute Humboldt Seed Company clonal cannabis genetics to Germany, Portugal and Australia

SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Humboldt Seed Company (HSC), California’s leading cannabis seed producer, has announced a partnership with Canadian-based Apollo Green to make eight breeder cuts available to researchers, licensed commercial cultivators and home growers in legal markets worldwide. This first-to-market clonal genetics release is a significant milestone and will expand access to distinctive, high-quality cannabis genetics in both established and emerging global markets including Germany, Portugal and Australia.

The curated, breeder-verified selection includes pioneering triploid genetics, such as OG Triploid and Donutz Triploid alongside the legendary cult classic Blueberry Muffin. Also available are All Gas OG with a THC content of 21% and four high-THC strains in the 30-35% range: Golden Sands, Guzzlerz, Jelly Donutz and Orange Creampop. These selections represent the top .01% from HSC’s extensive California pheno-hunting program.

Exports will begin in May under Apollo Green’s Canadian federal cannabis license. All shipments have Canadian phytosanitary certification, ensuring plants have been inspected, and are clean and free of pests.

“Access for all to quality genetics has been our core focus since the beginning,” said HSC Co-founder and Chief Science Officer, Benjamin Lind. “Our science-based approach to breeding aligns perfectly with Apollo Green’s high standards and we are excited to be able to extend these hand-selected cuts to a wider audience, especially at this pivotal time where we’re seeing positive regulatory changes globally.”

Oisin Tierney, Apollo Green Director of Business Development, said, “California has long been recognized for setting industry standards, and we are proud to play a role in bringing these esteemed genetics to cultivators worldwide. The triploids are especially noteworthy in terms of the unprecedented potential for enhanced plant vigor, higher yields, shorter flowering times and superior returns for solventless extraction.”

About Humboldt Seed Company

Established in 2001, Humboldt Seed Company is a Northern California heritage brand providing quality cannabis genetics to commercial cultivators and home growers in legalized states across the U.S. and international markets including Spain, Canada, Jamaica, South Africa, Colombia, France, Portugal, Greece, the UK, Malta and Thailand. With a focus on environmental and social justice, they combine traditional breeding and modern scientific practices in their strain development program. They have served the cannabis community for over two decades.

For more information visit https://humboldtseedcompany.com/.

About Apollo Green

Licensed since 2019, Apollo Green is Canada’s leader in cannabis genetics. The company’s mission is to provide an ever-growing bank of seeds and clones to medical patients and recreational consumers. Apollo Green provides clean, trusted cannabis seeds and clones, which are backed by the foremost tissue culture technology to reduce risks, costs and time-to-market for licensed producers around the world. Apollo Green is passionate about cannabis genetics. 

For more information visit https://apollogreen.com/.

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